Summary
Alderwomen Moore and Coggs pressed on why rising fees aren't translating into better roads, and warned that road money has to be balanced against flood-fighting investments like green infrastructure and tree pruning. The mayor's office acknowledged roads are a top public concern.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $16 million a year goes to local road paving and reconstruction — less in real terms than a decade ago.
Drivers and flood-prone neighborhoods if road and green infrastructure spending is coordinated.
Residents paying higher wheel taxes and fees while roads deteriorate.
Mentions & discussions (2)
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — July 8, 2026
Alderwomen Moore and Coggs pressed on why rising fees aren't translating into better roads, and warned that road money has to be balanced against flood-fighting investments like green infrastructure and tree pruning. The mayor's office acknowledged roads are a top public concern.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE — June 10, 2026
An MMSD grant puts permeable pavers in eight alleys across seven districts, reducing runoff as part of the 2026 alley program — with a maintenance covenant attached.
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